English Explanatory Dictionary

bromance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A close but nonsexual relationship between two or more men.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹoʊmæns/ /ˈbɹəʊmæns/ En-au-bromance.ogg

Word forms

bromance bromances

Etymology

Blend of bro + romance. Coined by American editor Dave Carnie in the 1990s as part of an article for the skateboard magazine Big Brother to refer specifically to the sort of relationships that develop between skaters who spent a great deal of time together.

Synonyms

brolationship man crush

Related words

queerplatonic romantic friendship

Derived words

bromancey bromantic
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